Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date 21 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has created a warm and welcoming environment for children and families. She carries out regular checks on her home to ensure children play in a safe space. The childminder regularly talks to parents and children to gather suggestions for improvements or changes. n Children enjoy participating in a wide range of play activities and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. Older children confidently share their expertise on their favourite activities, such as magical toy ponies. They talk about their favourite characters and tell stories as they play. n The childminder knows children well and monitors their progress effectively. She regularly reviews what children already know and makes clear plans for what they need to learn next. She shares regular feedback on children's achievements with parents and ideas on how to support learning at home. n Parents appreciate the childminder's clear communication, supportive approach and

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This provision is good

regular updates on children's progress. They comment on the variety of trips and activities provided and note that the childminder's house is a 'home from home' for their children. n The childminder sensitively supports children to settle at their own pace. She works closely with parents to help children feel secure and safe. The childminder is nurturing and warm in her interactions with children. They build firm bonds with her. Children display a strong sense of belonging and explore their surroundings with ease. n The childminder has not fully developed arrangements to reflect critically on what she does, to review her teaching and identify ways to raise the quality further. n At times, the childminder does not identify how to extend children's understanding and thinking skills to provide them with the highest level of challenge.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend reflective practice to identify how to further improve teaching n enhance children's learning experiences to challenge their creative and thinking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is well organised. All required documentation is in place, detailed and well maintained, to support her care and protection of children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She is able to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report any concerns that she may have. The childminder ensures she keeps all mandatory training, such as first aid and child protection, up to date. She recognises the benefits of working with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. For example, the childminder has established links with other settings that children attend to exchange information about children's progress and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an active participant in children's imaginary play. She engages children in conversations and introduces mathematics into their play. For example, she encourages children to count cupcakes and to talk about the types of ingredients they have in their pretend sandwich. The childminder provides children with interesting words, such as 'scrumptious'. This helps to build children's language skills and encourages them to express themselves. The childminder teaches children how to use large tweezers to sort coloured objects. They use their small muscles to squeeze and manoeuvre the items. Children use the same muscles to practise making marks with pencils and independently squeeze bottles to pour paint. They experiment with mixing the colours and recognise the new shades they create.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to think about the feelings and needs of others, especially younger children. This helps children to develop empathy and play fairly. Children develop friendships and relate well to one another. Older children lead group games and invite younger children to join in. The childminder uses praise to recognise children's positive behaviours and efforts, particularly as they try new activities. Children show perseverence with difficult tasks. The childminder provides children with a range of opportunities that teach them about the local community and wider world. She takes them on trips to places of interest, such as the airport, library, woods and aquarium.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate better than typical achievement in their personal, social and emotional development. As a result, they show increased independence and confidence. They are prepared for the next step in their learning, such as starting school. Children choose their own toys and demonstrate good concentration skills. Older children show younger children how to work technology, such as a toy robot. They use directional buttons to program its movements on a large map.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299447 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10113018 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Catton, Norwich. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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